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Photos and Video
from the 2006 Tech Awards
David Rich, Accenture, Economic Development Ambassador,
presenting trophy to Karen Piegorsch, Synergo, 2006 Tech Laureate
Synergo was named a 2006 Tech Laureate for
the
Accenture Economic Development Award
for designing the
Backstrap Weaver's
Ergonomic Bench and delivering it with an
educational program to help Mayan women
use the technology to empower their economic
wellbeing and quality of life.
"The Tech Museum Awards is an international
Awards program that honors innovators from
around the world who are applying technology
to benefit humanity."
A video of Synergo's work was shown during
the Tech Awards Gala in San Jose, California
on November 15, 2006.
The 2006 Tech Laureates
Visitors to Synergo's booth at the TLVN Showcase event
included Bill Gates (above) and Don Morelli (right)